New York (LGA) to Des Moines (DSM) flights
An economy award from New York (LGA) to Des Moines (DSM) starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. 2 airlines fly nonstop from New York (LGA) to Des Moines (DSM): American Airlines and Delta Air Lines. The two airports are 1,028 miles (1,654 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld and Delta Air Lines is in SkyTeam. There are also 11 ways to fly it with one stop, through Chicago, Chicago and Detroit and more.
How many miles LGA to DSM costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| American AAdvantageOn American Airlines | 5,500 | $5.60 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines | 7,500 | $25.60 |
| Iberia ClubOn American Airlines | 9,000 | $5.60 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines | 13,000 | $5.60 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines | 13,800 | $5.60 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Etihad GuestOn American Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| SAS EuroBonusOn Delta Air Lines | 15,000 | $56–112 |
| British Airways ClubOn American Airlines | 16,000 | $5.60 |
| Finnair PlusOn American Airlines | 16,500 | $5.60 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Delta Air Lines | 16,500 | $5.60 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from LGA to DSM
- American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
- Delta Air LinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
Book LGA to DSM with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks Delta Air Lines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Delta Air Lines
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks American Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks American Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks American Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks American Airlines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Finnair PlusBooks American Airlines
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Iberia ClubBooks American Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks American Airlines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks Delta Air Lines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks American Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks American Airlines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks Delta Air Lines
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Delta Air Lines
LGA to DSM with one stop
11 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Chicago (MDW)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Chicago (ORD)American Airlines and United Airlines the whole way
- Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Washington (DCA)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Minneapolis (MSP)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Nashville (BNA)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Boston (BOS)American Airlines and Delta Air Lines, then Allegiant Air
- Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Fort Walton Beach (VPS)Delta Air Lines, then Allegiant Air
- Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines the whole way
LGA to DSM: common questions
How many miles does LGA to DSM cost?
In economy it starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: Alaska Atmos Rewards (7,500), Iberia Club (9,000) and Qatar Airways Privilege Club (13,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from LGA to DSM?
American Airlines (oneworld) and Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam) fly nonstop from New York (LGA) to Des Moines (DSM).
How far is New York from Des Moines by plane?
New York (LGA) and Des Moines (DSM) are 1,028 miles (1,654 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book LGA to DSM award flights?
17 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles and 9 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between New York and Des Moines?
The most direct connections are through Chicago (MDW), Chicago (ORD), Detroit (DTW), Washington (DCA) and Minneapolis (MSP). On 9 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Southwest Airlines through Chicago.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.